Category Archives: POEMS

Old ~ But New-born

I’m old, and this body is worn.                     My flesh and my heart have been torn. Time takes its toll, And makes me old; But, praise God, in Christ I’m new-born. His … Continue reading

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Angels from the Realms of Glory

Where are God’s angels today? “Angels from the realms of  glory, Wing your flight o’er all the earth; Ye, who sang creation’s story, Now proclaim Messiah’s birth.” The angels that were present at the creation, have been present throughout all … Continue reading

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This Old House of Prayer

Father, Son and Holy Spirit In the morning hours, visit ~ Wake me with a gentle breeze, Or however you may please. Search my heart and know my thoughts; Reveal to me what is of naught. Remove that which you … Continue reading

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GOD IS GREATER THAN

GOD IS GREATER THAN our circumstances; HIGHER THAN our expectations; BIGGER THAN the universe; MORE POWERFUL THAN death: & NEARER THAN our very breath. “IN HIM WE LIVE AND BREATHE AND HAVE OUR BEING.” Acts. 17:28 “AND WE ARE IN HIM … Continue reading

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Grace and Grace Alone

Grace, and grace alone, could save a wretch like me. I could not die for my own sins. Christ had to die for me. A thousand deaths would not atone for my eternity; Christ’s blood, and His alone, bought my … Continue reading

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How Could They? (An ode to the Reformation)

How could they give all?  How could they lay it down? Was it for crimes that they had done ~~~ or was it for a crown?   How could they die, so firm and sure  ~~~ without a shade of … Continue reading

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A Child’s Plea for God

     Give me not a god, a god that I control.    Don’t give me a god that I can mold.  I need GOD, the REAL GOD, who knows more than I know. Give me GOD, THE LIVING GOD, … Continue reading

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SEASONS of GRACE

“To every thing …….. a season.” “A time to be born” ………  A time to know. “A time to die”…….. And then to grow. To sense the touch of the Gardener’s hand. With His strength and love ……. to stand, … Continue reading

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